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Microabrasion Versus Microabrasion Followed by 15% Trichloroacetic Acid for Treatment of Cutaneous Hyperpigmentations in Adult Females
Published Apr 1, 2003 · C. Cotellessa, K. Peris, M. Fargnoli
Dermatologic Surgery
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Abstract
BACKGROUND Cutaneous hyperpigmentations are common skin disorders that are often refractory to currently available treatments. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of microabrasion alone or microabrasion with 15% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) for treatment of cutaneous hyperpigmentations. METHODS Twenty female patients were treated with microabrasion alone every 2 weeks (group 1), and 20 female patients were treated with microabrasion and application of 15% TCA every 3 weeks (group 2). All patients underwent up to eight treatments. The overall duration of treatment ranged from 2 to 4 months. RESULTS In group 1, a complete remission was observed in 8 of 20 cases (40%), partial remission in 10 of 20 cases (50%), and no remission in 2 of 20 cases (10%). In group 2, a complete remission was observed in 10 of 20 cases (50%), a partial remission in 8 of 20 cases (40%), and no remission in 2 of 20 cases (10%). No unexpected or serious side effects were observed in either group. CONCLUSIONS Microabrasion alone or microabrasion with 15% TCA is an effective, well-tolerated treatment for cutaneous hyperpigmentations.
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